Program Overview
The Curriculum and Instruction: Science Education Option at University of Massachusetts Lowell is a MEd programme in Education over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Curriculum and Instruction: Science Education Option programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: USD 470 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 470 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Curriculum and Instruction: Science Education Option programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Educating Diverse Populations
- Dynamics of Curricular Change
- History & Theory of Curriculum
- Curriculum Design K-12 (focus research on science education)
- Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Among Students
- Leadership in Science Education
- Exploring the Nature of Science
- Cell Biology for Teachers
- Evolution in Context for Teachers
- Climate in the Classroom
- Energy, Force and Motion
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements:
Applicants will be required to submit:
- Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages in length)
- All official transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Application fee
- Proof of valid teaching license or if in a private setting where licensure is not required, individuals with a minimum of three years teaching experience, should submit a letter from their school\'s chief academic administrator providing proof of teaching in the school.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 470 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 470 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 470 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 470 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Massachusetts Lowell directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Massachusetts Lowell
United States
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public research university in Lowell, Massachusetts, with a satellite campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts. It is the northernmost member of the...
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- Duration 24 months
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